And an honorable mention to EJP Events: aka Emee in Portland who got in three rides last week (after succesfully finishing her first week), but one didn’t qualify since it wasn’t three miles long. Fear not Emee! There are still three more weeks!

Monday, October 10, 2016 Bike: Kabuki Tourist Three Speed (Sturmey Archer Equipped) Distance: 9.1 miles Purpose: A utility ride to remove Mankato River Ramble Bike Ride directional orange duct tape from the city streets and trails of North Mankato and Mankato, Minnesota. The sixth annual Mankato River Ramble Bike Ride (www.bikeriverramble.org) was held on Sunday, October 9, 2016 with over 1,700 registered riders.

Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Bike: Kabuki Tourist Three Speed (Sturmey Archer Equipped) Distance: 8.5 miles Purpose: A recreational ride around Clear Lake, Iowa while visiting my dad. The photo is of the memorial to rock and roll pioneers Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and J. P. Richardson at the Surf Ballroom where they performed their last concert on February 2, 1959, prior to their death in a plane crash north of Clear Lake.

Saturday, October 15, 2016 Bike: Kabuki Tourist Three Speed (Sturmey Archer Equipped) Distance: 7.0 miles Purpose: A ride to complete errands to the Blue Earth County Public Library and the grocery store. The photo is of a sculpture titled Mankato Piece by Dale Eldred. The sculpture is located in Riverfront Park in Mankato, Minnesota.

Tim’s report:

9 Oct Rode 17.5 miles on my Miyata with Sturmey 5 speed to a friends in west Eugene for lunch. Took my time and enjoyed the blue skies and 70F, might be the last ride on this bike because no fenders, yet. Stopped for a beer at Oakshire Brewing on way home.

12 Oct Rode the Miyata again to get parts for the pellet stove that stopped working and then to Armitage Park to brew up a cup of tea. Was 53F and light fog when started and then cleared off and jumped to 62F+ while I was drinking my tea. Got a pic of old railroad bridge which spans the McKenzie River. Total of 23.5 miles.

14 Oct Rode 5 miles on Azuki during a break in the showers and I did my banking, hit the post office, and had a bowl of navy bean soup at Planktown Brewing in Springfield. I’m in the process of riding the “Eugene Ale Trail” a promotion by EugeneCascadesCoast.org On the way home got a few groceries at the corner market.

Okay! I hope I got everyone. If I missed you, please let me know. And remember, the BEST WAY to guarantee that you get on these weekly round-ups (and that I know you are participating) is to email me at the end of the week.